Disability Power & Pride (DPoP)

President Trump’s proposed FY26 “skinny” budget is out—and it’s a direct threat to the disability community. It slashes and eliminates critical programs we depend on. We must pay attention and push back.
#DPoP #DisabilityJustice #HandsOff #GetInformed

If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism. -Stephen Shore

RFKJ is out there spouting lies and dehumanizing people with autism. We want to hear from you in your own words. For those on the autism spectrum or with family/friends on the spectrum: what do you wish the world knew about people with autism?

In just three months, Trump and DOGE have made moves that are scary, infuriating, and downright alarming. What’s got you most concerned? #DPoP #CripTheLaw

RFK Jr. thinks it’s okay to dig through the private medical records of millions of Americans for his autism 'study'? Nope. #DPoP #DisabilityRights #HandsOffOurData #CripTheLaw

Disability is one of the few minority groups you can join at any time.

People believe they will be the exception & have trouble accepting they’re likely to become disabled at some point in their lives.

Work on internalized ableism. Engage in disability justice. It will benefit you in the long run

disability issues are human issues because literally every single human being is only temporarily able-bodied

Hey members of the disability community! What questions do you have about the changes President Trump and DOGE have been making? What are your biggest concerns right now? Let’s get the conversation going. #DPoP #RepresentationMatters

Agreed! We are just pushing back on the stereotypes and assumptions that he is making.

Repost if you or someone you know is autistic and has paid taxes, held a job, played basketball, or gone on a date. RFK's harmful rhetoric misrepresents our community. #RepresentationMatters #DPoP

Disability Power & Pride

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What moment from Disabled and Hilarious had you laughing the hardest or feeling the most seen? Drop your favorite part below #DPoP #DisabledAndHilarious #LaughterIsResistance

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We are having a great time at Disabled & Hilarious.

Did you know we’re hosting a comedy show featuring incredible disabled comedians this Saturday, April 5, in NYC? Tickets are still available for both in-person and livestream! Don’t miss out!

Get yours here: linktr.ee/dispowerpride

#DPoP #DisabledAndHilarious #LaughterIsResistance

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📢ATTENTION TERMINATED HHS FEDS 📢

A team of former HHS employees is collecting stories from fired HHS workers to document the impact of cuts to HHS work and the public.

Share your story here hhs-impacts.org or email hhs-impacts@proton.me. See linked-in post below.
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No matter how many EOs Trump signs, they do not become law. Only Congress can pass laws.

The ADA is law.

This matters to EVERYONE. If you don’t need it now, wait.

Senator Bill Cassidy is planning to propose a bill to help Trump shut down ED! Call him NOW and tell him you oppose his actions. Ask how he plans to support more than 7.5 MILLION students with disabilities nationwide. 📞 (202) 224-3121 #DPoP #ProtectOurStudents

The Dept. of Education (ED) enforces IDEA and Section 504, ensuring students with disabilities get the services they need. Without it, who holds states accountable? #EDMatters

Walz: "The idea that the secretary of education would not know what IDEA is -- individuals with disability in education act -- that's like your mechanic not knowing how to put air in your tire. And she's in charge of this nation's education progress. It is catastrophic."

The ADA was won after a series of battles. This was one of them.
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The cuts to the Department of Education are cruel and illegal. This department provides vital services and funding to schools of all levels in all 50 states that are now in jeopardy.

The recent cuts to the Department of Education are only the beginning, and the impact on students with disabilities will be devastating. Our organization is ready to help, if there’s a way we can support, please reach out. #DPoP #DisabilityRights

We know the reduction in force targeted Office for Civil Rights offices in Cleveland, SF, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, & Philly. Students & teachers need us to keep fighting until these offices are reopened & staff are back to work supporting our kids. #DPoP #EdDept

We condemn the Trump Admin’s decision to lay off half of the Department of Education. This will harm students with disabilities. We want to hear from current and former employees, students, and families, let’s protect our education system. #DPoP #StudentswithDisabilities

📣 ATTENTION CDC AND FEDS 📣

We want to use this platform to amplify stories about what federal workers do, why they do it, and how firings affect that work and the American people. Please DM your stories to us on bluesky or signal (altcdc.99). Stories will be kept anonymous.

#SeeCDC #fedstrong

Call or write your senators to urge them to protect federal workers with disabilities! Don’t forget, we have a template letter for you to send to your reps on our website! www.disabilitypowerandpride.org/speak-up-for... #DPoP

Thank you, @duckworth.senate.gov and @kim.senate.gov for your efforts to protect veterans terminated from the federal government. We must keep mobilizing as a community to pass similar legislation for federal employees with disabilities. #DPoP

The Department of Education plays a crucial role in supporting students with disabilities. We must protect it! Our community deserves equal access to education and resources. #DPoP #SaveTheDeptOfEd #DisabilityRights #EducationForAll

We want to hear from YOU! What should the advocacy priorities be for the disability community? Help us shape our organization’s future! #DPoP #DisabilityRights #Advocacy

Tickets for both the in-person show (NYC) and live-stream can be found here:linktr.ee/dispowerpride

Less than a month until Disabled & Hilarious hits the stage! Don't miss out on the laughs – grab your tickets now! #DPoP #Comedy #DisabledAndHilarious #DPoP#GetYourTickets